Biz Banter

Biz Banter

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Biz Banter episodes

  • 17. Business Fails

    In this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast, we discuss business fails! We share some fails we've experienced and ultimately what we were able to take away from every single one of them. We give some advice, some laughs, and some good ol' Oprah quotes.

    We had a lot of fun recording this one so we hope you enjoy!

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    43 min
  • 16. Real Talk: What its Like to Build a Business While Working a 9-5 Corporate Job

    In this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast we're talking about building your small business WHILE working a 9-5 job. We discuss:

    • How we started our businesses initially
    • Time management & growing a biz while working 9-5
    • Investments and start up costs 
    • Finding support
    • & more!

    We hope you enjoy this week's ep!

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    52 min
  • 15. Small Business Struggles

    In this episode of the Biz Banter Podcast we take your responses and our convos with other business owners and discuss some of the common struggles we go through/see as entrepreneurs. We cover:

    • Work-life balance
    • Marketing
    • Cash flow / start ups
    • Scaling your biz
    • Networking
    • Burnout

    We hope you enjoyed this week's ep! 

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    48 min
  • 14. Setting, Building, & Sustaining HABITS as a Biz Owner

    Allison Speka is co-hosting again this week!

    In this episode we cover:

    • The science behind habits - how they work & how you can hack them for productivity
    • Some of our best habits that help us maintain productivity in our businesses
    • Habits we'd like to adjust or add into our routines
    • Setting a challenge of 3 new habits we're going to incorporate



    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    50 min
  • 13. Navigating Social Media: Tips and Challenges for Small Businesses

    In this episode of Biz Banter, we have Allison Speka guest hosting while Allie is on maternity leave & we're talking social media!

    We discuss 3 of our biggest social media tips that help keep us consistent, creative, and efficient with our messages. We also share 3 of our toughest struggles when it comes to showing up on social media for our businesses. 

    We hope you get some inspiration from our tips & some reassurance through our challenges.


    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    50 min
  • 12. Surprise Topic

    In this episode Alex brings a surprise topic to the pod and has Allie react. 

    We had a lot of fun with this one! Let us know which stat surprised you the most!

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    1 hr 4 min
  • 11. Self Care Strategies for Business Owners

    In this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:

    • 3 Categories of Self Care for Business Owners with tips for each!
      • Anxiety Management
      • Burnout Management 
      • Physical Health and Wellness 


    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    1 hr 10 min
  • 10. Q+A!

    In this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:

    • Is it hard starting a business with a friend?
    • Tips for work-life balance
    • How do you navigate friendship breakups?
    • What are you most proud of?
    • Any tips for self care?


    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    38 min
  • 09. Taking Your Business Full Time

    In this episode of Biz Banter, we cover:

    • Our weekly wins & business priorities
    • Each of us walks the audience through the story of starting our businesses, growing them and then ultimately taking the leap to quit our corporate jobs to go full time
    • Reflecting on key moments throughout our individual journeys
    • What we might have done differently looking back on it now


    Allie mentions working with Sara from Betches Brides. You can find her here: 

    • Sara Runnels: @omgskr
    • Betches Brides: @betchesbrides


    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    1 hr 19 min
  • 08. SOLO EPISODE with Allie - Navigating Pregnancy and Entrepreneurship

    In this episode of Biz Banter, Allie pulls back the curtain to talk through her experience with pregnancy and being an entrepreneur

    • Breaking down each trimester, sharing her experience, surprises, and the unique challenges of each 
    • How to prepare for building your family as an entrepreneur 
    • Maternity leave 
    • The positives of being a full-time entrepreneur and navigating pregnancy and motherhood


    Thank you for listening!

    Follow us on Instagram:
    The Pod - @bizbanterpodcast
    Biz Retreat - @bizretreat
    Allie/Alexandrae Photo - @alexandrae.photo
    Alex/Alexandria Jean Fitness - @alexandriajeanfit
    Allison/Allison Speka - @allisonspeka


    48 min

About Biz Banter

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Casual conversations about entrepreneurship, strategy & balance from three best friends turned business owners.